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Origin and Etymology of remain

Middle English, from Anglo-French remaindre, from Latin remanēre, from re- + manēre to remain — more at mansion

These videos became the basis for a pernicious rumor that Planned Parenthood was profiting from fetal remains—even though the videos were found to be manipulated and Planned Parenthood was cleared of all charges.

The remains of a man believed to be Andrew Cunanan were found Wednesday night by police who stormed a houseboat after a four-hour siege, according to Miami Beach Mayor Seymour Gelber and other sources.

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